Deutsche Börse Contemplates Acquisition Of International Securities Exchange

Deutsche Börse AG is contemplating to acquire the International Securities Exchange (ISE) through Eurex, a joint venture between SWX Swiss Exchange and Deutsche Börse AG, in a negotiated transaction for approximately USD 2.8 billion in cash, or USD 67.50 per ISE share. The Executive Board of Deutsche Börse AG has resolved to recommend the transaction to its Supervisory Board for approval. The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Börse AG, the Supervisory Board of SWX and the ISE Board of Directors shall decide on the transaction today. Further notice will be issued as soon as a decision has been made.